NGA 911 Scores Major US Award for PH Emergency System
California-based tech firm NGA 911 LLC has picked up a major US honor for overhauling emergency response in the Philippines. It received the Community Impact and Service Award from the International Asian American Business Expo (IAABE) on August 7.
The award spotlights NGA 911’s role in building the Philippines’ Unified 911 system. The cloud-based platform connects citizens to police, fire and medical responders.
Filipino Leadership Takes Center Stage
The IAABE Legacy Gala was held at the Torrance Marriott. It was hosted by the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC), a network of over 61 chambers across 20-plus US states.
NGA 911’s nomination came from the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles. The post serves roughly 1.3 million Filipinos across Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona.
Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz said the consulate wanted to honor the company’s push for a unified system modeled on the US 911 network. He noted its rollout stands to benefit a large share of the Filipino population.
Ishka Villacisneros-Tusjakova, NGA 911’s US chief financial officer and Philippines president, accepted the award. She said it lets the Philippines show what happens when American innovation meets Filipino leadership.
Philippines Becomes ASEAN’s 911 Blueprint
The Philippines is currently the only Southeast Asian country running a fully implemented, next-generation 911 system. Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are now studying the rollout as they modernize their own infrastructure.
Villacisneros-Tusjakova said she takes pride that the work can be a model for other ASEAN nations. She added the goal is to keep building tech that saves more lives.
NGA’s platform already supports emergency communications across the US and now powers the Philippines’ Unified 911 system. It helps ensure calls and critical details reach dispatchers fast.
The company is also preparing an upgrade beyond voice calls. Soon, Filipinos will be able to text 911 and send photos, videos and real-time updates before help arrives.
Villacisneros-Tusjakova called it part of a push to redefine public safety’s future. She said if it inspires another city or country to modernize, the impact goes beyond NGA 911 itself.
